Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-02-10
GHARITY'S GREAT BALL.
BIsiLLLANT SCENE AT THE
GUARDS AEMORY.


She st. Joseph's Infirmsry Ball Great
success-The ArmOry ThrOnged with
Gay Rancers-Elegant Costumes and
Rich Decorations-The Arrangements
Perfect and Admirably Carried Out-A
Handsome Sum Realised.
The st. Joseph's Infrmary ball at the
6uards' armory last night was bril-
liant success. There were no doubts that
At would be so, but the result exceeded
all expectations. The attendance was
larger even than it was last year. Society
turned out en- masse, and rendered by the
presence OF its. fairest representatives the
assistance without which the social fea-
ture of the affair must have resulted in
Failure.
Everybody was there. The managers
We're omnipresent, and if there was the
slightest cause for complaint 1t certainly
was not their fault. Under their skillful
direction everything worked with clock
like regularity. AS rule large commit
tees are cumbersome and unwIeldy, but
In this instance the work was 80 divided
that in no instance did the many SUBJ
committees come In conflict with each
other.
The interior of the armory needs very
little decoration to add to it's architectu-
fal beauty. 1t is splendidly appointed
throughout, and when illuminated little
can be done to heighten the effect. 1t
was in very good taste, therefore, that
the committee In charge OF the decora-
&eSs retrained from making such addl-
lions K Eaould destroy the very effect 1t
was hope& ould be produced. The only
attempt at decoration in the dancing hall
was the flower booth and the lemonade
we'll, which were built under the specta-
tors balcony.
In the supper room the decorations
were mare elaborate. The chandeliers
were t%ined with moss and ivy, studded
with roses and red and white Japonicas.
In the arch between the supper rooms
was the most elaborate decoration. A
heavy frame work covered with moss
represented the golden gates a. lar. Above
the gates. which were swung partly open,
was rustic emblem. Upon the ne'-
work OF branches were three doves with
soutstretcoed wings, representing Faith,
Hope and Charity. Under the central
dove, which was represented in the act OF
flying, was the motto "And the Great
est of These Is Charity" worked in
green silk on a yellow satin banner. The
effect was very beautiful. he decora-
tion was designed and executed by MIR.
John j. DAILY, the banner being the handi-
work of the Sisters in charge OF the lnI
rooms and were crowded during the en-
tire evening.
Long before O'Clock people began to
pour into the armory. The front seats in
the spectators balcony were quickly
taken, and many stood at the lobby. 1t
was fully $3.50 when the rush began. The
grand march was announced for 3 o'clock,
but 1t was not started until half an hour
later. The Union Cornet Band gave its
services gratuitously until Gecks' full
orchestra arrived from the Theatre at IL
O'Clock. The grand march was led by
Capt. NJ. j. Doyle and Miss Mamie
DOYLE. The first dance after the march
was the lancers, and the floor was
crowded. The programme of dances was
as follows:
PART 1.
1-Grand March. 6-Laucers.
2-Lancers. 7-WalIZ.
3-Waltz. s-Quadrllle.
4-Quadrille. 9-Polka.
b-Schottische.
Intermission.
PART II.
1-Lancers. e-Lancers.
2-Waltz. 7-Quadrille.
.B-Schottische. S-Waltz.
s -fOiEa. lo-WaItz.
The dancing lasted until 2 O'Clock, and
each dance was livelier than the one that
preceded 1t. When the Good Night Waltz
was pldyGu anu Lu6 uOWn
their instruments, there was not one in
the brilliZnt assemblage that did
not regret that the ball was
over. 1t was a brilliant scene that
the spectators looked down upon from the
balcQ6ckau the evening. There were
m8nE st costumes. Diamonds gilt
tered aud silks swept the polished floor
over and over again.
The supper room was In charge OF Mrs.
Simmons, Miss A. NJ. Robinson, Col.
Reilly and Messrs. Dub, Hodges, Case,
Mclaughlin, Bowling, William r. Reid,
y. Reid, l.. Constantine and
Robert Charlton, assisted by
Mrs. j. Lyons. Mrs. Hogan, Mrs. Mary
6ymons, Mrs. Z. Barrett, Mrs. W. f.
IReid, Mrs. J. w. Macarthur, Mrs. James
EMcGrath, Mrs. Sue Gaudry, Mrs. John
Aaudry, Mrs. Katie Sullivan, Mrs. 4. A.
Silva, Mrs. Mary Kennedy, Miss Mamie
Nolan, Miss Annie Robinson, Mics
kate Habersham, Miss Mag
gies O'Connor, Miss Maggie
Kennedy, Miss Nellie Cooley, Miss Katie
Cooley, Miss Josie King, Miss NJ. Robin
son, Miss X. Robinson, Mrs. lyman, Mrs.
J.J.Chapeau, Mrs. TT. Chapeau and Mrs.
j. Mclaughlin. Mr.. Dub, OF the Screven
House, rendered the services of his corps
OF hotel waters, and the supper was ad-
mirably served.
All the arrangements were carefully
planned and executed, and there was
nothing to mar in any way the enjoyment
of those who were present The ball was
voted by far the most successful that has
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